Blog Posts

• The Joy of Learning: Continuing Education Opportunities for Seniors

  

  

  They say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. Well, whoever “They” are would be wrong, Turns out dogs are pretty smart and can indeed continue to add new feats to their repertoire, even as they age. And guess what? It turns...

• Embracing Change: How Seniors Can Thrive During Transitions

  

  

  “Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future." — John F. Kennedy. Change is one of the few unavoidable constants in life. Quite the oxymoron. While you may long for...

• Fall Decorating Ideas: Making Your Senior Apartment Cozy for Autumn

  

  

  “I’ve always been very into interior design, and I can’t stand to have anything in my apartment that I don’t aesthetically love,” says style icon Betsey Johnson. Message received, Betsey. Your apartment. Your choice. As you...

• Albuquerque's Senior Art Scene: Exploring Galleries and Studios

  

  

  Inspiring. Innovative. Immersive. The art scene in Albuquerque is the opposite of ordinary. As a top destination for the visual and performing arts, alive with galleries, museums, and theaters, New Mexico’s largest city...

• Senior Living Fitness Challenges: September Edition

  

  

  Fact: You are getting older. The good news is you are also getting wiser. That means you know it is more important than ever to stay physically fit. A perk of that newfound wisdom is an enlightened perspective. Fitness goals...

• Mindfulness and Meditation for Seniors

  

  

  Overture Apartments ’s Soul program emphasizes the importance of mental and physical health in senior wellness. Meditation for seniors and mindfulness help keep our residents mentally sharp while reducing stress and...

• Staycation Ideas for Seniors

  

  

  Some people think nothing of flying off to far-flung corners of the globe for their vacations, but others prefer to stay closer to home, especially in their senior years. Sometimes, the desire for a “staycation” is...

• Creating a Vibrant Balcony Garden

  

  

  Nothing adds beauty to a balcony like live plants, whether you prefer flowers, herbs, vegetables, small trees, or hanging plants. Here are some suggestions for making a fantastic balcony garden, along with lists of the most...

• Navigating Social Media for Seniors

  

  

  A third of seniors over 65 use some form of social media, and the number of seniors online grows every year. Many residents of Overture apartments use social media to stay in touch with distant friends and family,...

• Celebrating National Senior Citizens Day

  

  

  President Ronald Reagan declared August 21st as National Senior Citizens Day in 1988, noting that “with improved health care and more years of productivity, older citizens are reinforcing their historical roles as leaders and as...